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E. TIMMERHOFF BUFFER.

APPLICATION FlLfiD JULY 26, 1917.

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To all whom it may concern:

Be it known'tliat I, ERNEST TIMMmiHOFF,

with an antirattling-means, in the form of a fabric or other strip lacedor threaded through openings formed in the flanges. This form of deviceis objectionable in that the lacing is somewhat difficult to apply, is

somewhat expensive, in requiring entlre renewal when broken,.but moreparticularly, in that the lacing is of equal thickness throughout, andis not thoroughly effective when the hood joints .become worn, and

greater play permitted in one part than vide anti-rattlers adapted forconnection to the radiator and cowl flanges in a particular manner, sothat an effective and more or less snug bearing is provided when thehood is in place, the mounting of the ele-] ments permitting theirindependent removal or replacement, and also' their adjustment tocompensate for any loosene'ss in any particularpart of the hood. Thesimplicity of the structure, together with, its continued efi'ectivenessunder varying conditions of wear, renders it preferable to-the presentpractically universal means for thepurpose.

The invention, in the preferred form of details, is illustrated in theaccompanying drawings, in which:

- Figure 1 is a broken perspective view, illustrating the application ofthe improvement.

Fig. 2 is an enlarged plan of a port on of one of the flanges, showingthe opening therein for receiving the bumper-block.

' Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the bumperblock.

Specification-of Letters Patent.

United States, residing. at I Patented Aug. 13, 1918.

Application filed July 26, 1917. Serial No. 182,950..

bumper blockin position, and'the hood bearing thereon. v

The invention consists in applying a -se- Cries of bumper-blocks,hereinafter termed bumpers, to the flanges of the radiator and cowl,preferably by seating: said bumpers m openings formed. in such flanges,the bumpers extending above the flange-surfaces to receive thecorresponding edges of the hood.

The bumpers are to be arranged in any desired number, and the openingsin the flanges are preferably formed to frictionally receive and holdthe bumpers. As here shown, the said openings 1, are formed by punchingthe" flanges at appropriate points, which results, as is intended, in arough annular depending portion 2, forming the marginal Wall for theopening. The bumpers, which are preferably rubber blocks of cylindricalform, as at3, are applied by forcing them into the openings. Therelative size. of the bumpers and openings, in-

' sures a frictional grip or fit of the bumpers in the openings, thusfixing them for service,

and against accidental displacement.

ber block where necessary to act as a bu'fier or bumper, and no claim ismade to such herein, but it is believed that the advantage of thestructure herein shown and described, ,for the particular use noted, isimportant.

Hoods are usually made in sections, connected for hinge action, andtheconnection becomes worn in use. Therefore, greater play results in, onesection ofthe hood.

With the lacing typeof anti-rattler, an undue looseness of one part ofthe hood cannot' be taken care of, asthe lacing is of the samejthicknessthroughout- With the up the additional play of'the hood section.

In other Words, the present invention proefiectiveness of the presentimprovement.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed is 1; Thecombination with the 6Hg1I16+l100d supporting flanges, of independentresilient" bumpers secured at spaced points in openings in said flanges,said bumpers being independently variable as to projection beyond 2. Ananti-rattler for automobile enginehoods, comprising a metallic supportfor the hood, and a resilientblock to be secured frictionally in anopening formed in the metallic support, said opening being punched toprovide an edgewall below the opening to support the block.

lng member having an opening therein, and l a resilient bumper securedin said opening. and variable as to pro ect10n beyond said member, saidopening being of a size to constrict the bumper at the point of contactwith the edge formin the opening, and the bumperoverlapping 0th sides ofits supporting member beyond said opening.

4. An anti-rattle for juxtaposed members comprising a supported member,and a supportin member having an opening therein,an a resilientbumpersecured in said yondsaid member, said opening being of a size constrictthe bumper at the point of contact with the edge forming the opening.

In testimony whereof I afiix my signature.

; ERNEST TIERHOFF.

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